07/10/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes July 10, 2025
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bruce Rector, Vice Mayor Lina Teixeira, Councilmember David
Allbritton, Councilmember Ryan Cotton and Councilmember Michael
Mannino
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier— City Manager, Daniel Slaughter—Assistant City
Manager, Alfred Battle —Assistant City Manager, David Margolis —
City Attorney, Rosemarie Call — City Clerk and Nicole Sprague —
Deputy City Clerk.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Rector
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Pastor Bob Brubaker from Christ Community Presbyterian Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 Parks and Recreation Proclamation, July 2025 - Art Kader, Parks and Recreation Director.
4.2 727 Day Proclamation, July 27, 2025
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the June 18, 2025 city council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to approve the minutes of the June
18, 2025 city council meeting as submitted in written summation
by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Items 6.2 and 6.17
6.1 Approve of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between Pinellas County, the City of
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Clearwater, and neighboring municipalities for Multimodal Impact Fee Coordination
(MIFO) to update the existing Countywide Multimodal Fee Ordinance and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.2 Approve a work order with Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for
North Beach Stormwater Pump Stations design, permitting, and bidding support
(24-0037-EN), in the amount of$1,291,598.00 pursuant to Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) 50-24, North Beach Stormwater and Tidal Flooding Improvements, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See below.
6.3 Authorize a Purchase Order to Weedoo Greenboat, Inc of West Palm Beach, FL for the
purchase of one 2025 TC-3012 Weedoo pond maintenance machine with accessories
and one Weedoo Amphi-King 6450 Amphibious pond maintenance machine with
accessories in a total amount of$510,382.60, pursuant to Section 2.563(1)(c) piggyback
GSA Contract 47QMCA20D0042 and 2.563(1)(d) Non-competitive purchase and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.4 Approve work order proposals from Terracon Consultants, Inc of Olathe, Kansas, for
Brownfield Assessment Grant Services and the Former Wolfe Parcels Brownfield Site
Assessment, in a total not-to-exceed amount of$79,600.00, pursuant to continuing
contract Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 34-23, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
6.5 Approve a Work Order under the continuing contract with WSP-USA, Inc. to provide
seawall inspection services and future emergency support, as needed, in the amount of
$197,531.00 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 34-23, Engineer of Record
Consulting Services (EOR) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.6 Approve the Fourth Amendment to Contract for Sale of City-Owned Vacant Land
between the City of Clearwater, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc., and
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. for real property located at 1454 South
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same
and such requisite documents necessary to effectuate the sale. (consent)
6.7 Approve an estimate in the amount of$777,067.52 for reconstruction and replacement
work for the Beach Marina building to be performed by SERVPRO of Largo. (consent)
6.8 Ratify and confirm a not-to-exceed amount of$88,128.50 for reconstruction and
replacement work at Lifeguard Tower 0 performed by SERVPRO of Largo and Overhead
Doors. (consent)
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6.9 Ratify and confirm payments in the amount of$666,256.80 for restoration work at
BayCare Ballpark (Phillies Stadium) to include roof repairs, freezer replacement, drywall
replacement, painting, and damaged contents removal due to the damage caused by
Hurricane Milton. (consent)
6.10Authorize an increase to the existing purchase orders with Doodie Calls, LLC and United
Site Services of Florida, LLC for the rental of portable toilets, hand washing stations, and
other related items in the cumulative annual amount of$75,000.00 for the remaining
contract terms, bringing the total annual purchase order amount to $250,000.00 pursuant
to ITB 37-23 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.11Authorize the City of Clearwater to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of
Belleair to provide as needed water sampling, laboratory analysis, and compliance
drinking water reporting services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.12Authorize a purchase order to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, of Spring, TX, for the
equipment lease of desktops, laptops, and tablet computers in an amount not-to-exceed
$2,801,725.46, for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, pursuant to Clearwater
Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.13Authorize purchase orders and agreements to both InfoSend of Anaheim, CA for utility bill
printing, processing and mailing services, and to Catalis Payments of Alpharetta, GA for
payment collection and processing services, in the cumulative amount of$1,080,000.00
for an initial three-year term with two additional two-year renewal options at $720,000.00
per renewal term, pursuant to RFP 13-25, Utility Billing and Lockbox Services and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.14Reappoint Candace Gardner to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to a term
expiring May 31, 2029. (consent)
6.15Appoint Kelly Batsford to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, as
the Citizen who represents employers within the City of Clearwater, to fill the remainder of
an unexpired term through September 30, 2025. (consent)
6.16Appoint Bianca Latvala to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with an unexpired
through January 31, 2026. (consent)
6.17Request for authority to settle case of Williams v. City of Clearwater, Case No.
22-2843-CI. (consent)
See below.
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Councilmember Allbritton movedto approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Item 6.2 and 6.17, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
6.2Approve a work order with Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for
North Beach Stormwater Pump Stations design, permitting, and bidding support
(24-0037-EN), in the amount of$1,291,598.00 pursuant to Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) 50-24, North Beach Stormwater and Tidal Flooding Improvements, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
North Clearwater Beach has long faced chronic flooding due to flat topography,
and tidal influences exacerbated by sea level rise. These recurring issues have
disrupted daily life, and constrained access in and out of the North Beach
Neighborhood. In response, the City developed a comprehensive Master Plan
and partnered with engineers, environmental experts, and the community to
implement phased, resilient infrastructure upgrades.
This agenda item requests approval of a professional engineering agreement to
initiate the first Work Order under RFQ 50-24, North Beach Stormwater& Tidal
Flooding Improvements, with Chen Moore and Associates.
The selected engineering firm, Chen Moore and Associates, was chosen by a
five-member Public Works selection committee in June 2024 based on
qualifications submitted in response to RFQ 50-24. The committee recognized
the team's strong experience delivering complex drainage and pump station
systems in low-lying coastal areas, and their ability to align resilient
infrastructure design with strategic funding.
This initial work includes final design, permitting, and bidding support for five
new stormwater pump stations, raising the electrical components at the existing
Kipling Plaza stormwater pump station, and the design of the Bruce Avenue and
Carlouel storm basins gravity pipe interconnection. These areas are identified
as implementation ready. The work order also includes detailed design of
interconnecting pipes of the drainage system to create backup routes for
stormwater flow. Additional hydraulic modeling will be completed to help decide
what future improvements should be made in the next phase of the project (a
future supplemental work order presented to council at a later date). The work
order includes the development of a comprehensive grant funding roadmap and
permitting strategy. Key allowances are included to evaluate future
interconnection corridors, support geotechnical investigations, and advance
landscape design. An optional allowance is included for the design of a sixth
pump station at Carlouel, which will be evaluated further based on funding
availability and project performance.
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This work order reflects a modular, scalable approach that allows early
construction of standardized pump stations while deferring more complex
elements to a future work order. The City intends to maximize economies of
scale by reusing design elements across multiple sites. Construction is
targeted to begin around 9 months following issuance of design notice to
proceed. Construction-phase engineering services will be included in a later
supplemental work order and are not included in this initial work order.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENST240001-DSGN-PROSVC $1,291,598.00
Funding for this work order is available in Capital Improvement Project
ENST240001, North Beach Pump Station, to fund this project.
This project is funded by revenues from the Stormwater Utility Enterprise Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under objective 1.2 (maintaining public infrastructure) within High
Performing Government.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve a work order with
Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for
North Beach Stormwater Pump Stations design, permitting, and
bidding support (24-0037-EN), in the amount of $1,291,598.00
pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 50-24, North Beach
Stormwater and Tidal Flooding Improvements, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.17Request for authority to settle case of Williams v. City of Clearwater, Case No.
22-2843-CI. (consent)
On June 19, 2021, an on-duty Clearwater police officer vehicle rear-ended
plaintiff, Ricky Williams, near US HWY 19 (SR 55) and Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.
Williams sustained physical injuries to his neck and shoulder because of the
accident. The shoulder injury required Williams to undergo surgery in October
2021.
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Authority is being sought to settle this case for$150,000.00, in exchange for
which the City will receive a full release and the pending civil action will be
dismissed with prejudice.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding is available in the Central Insurance Fund cost code 5907590-545900,
Insurance Claims-Liability. The Central Insurance Fund is an internal service
fund of the city.
One individual spoke in opposition and suggested terminating the police
department.
Councilmember Cotton moved to request for authority to settle
case of Williams v. City of Clearwater, Case No. 22-2843-CI. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve a Purchase Order to Station Square Condominium Association, Inc., of
Clearwater, FL, for 2025 Condo Association owners' fees in a cumulative not-to-exceed
amount of$113,419.56 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d),
Non-Competitive purchases, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
In 2009, the City entered into an agreement with Station Square Condominium
Association, Inc. (Station Square) to own and operate the first 100 parking
spaces in that garage as public parking. Due to this agreement, the City is a
member of Station Square Condo Association. Membership requires the City to
pay Condo fees to the association.
In 2011, the City entered into a Maintenance Agreement that clarified some of
the City's maintenance responsibilities, and that Agreement renews each year
along with the Association's budget. Each year Station Square passes an
annual budget, and the City encumbers funds to pay the City's share of the
assessed fees. The 2025 budget approved by Station Square Condominium
Association includes the City's share of assessed fees due monthly at
$9,451.63 for an annual total of$113,419.56.
2024 fees were $139,863.42 due to a special assessment for increased
insurance premiums.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
4351333-530300 $113,419.56.
Funds are available in Public Works - Parking cost code 4351333-530300,
Parking System Contractual Services, to fund this contract. The Parking
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division of Public Works is funded by the Parking Fund, an enterprise fund of the
City.
Vice Mayor Teixeira recused herself from voting because she owns a unit
in the condominium.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve a Purchase Order to
Station Square Condominium Association, Inc., of Clearwater, FL,
for 2025 Condo Association owners' fees in a cumulative
not-to-exceed amount of $113,419.56 pursuant to Clearwater
Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), Non-Competitive
purchases, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried with the
following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Rector, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton and
Councilmember Mannino
Recused: 1 - Vice Mayor Teixeira
7.2 Approve the five-year update of the Pinellas County 2025 Local Mitigation Strategy
(LMS), which has a purpose to reduce death, injuries, and property losses caused by
natural and man-made hazards, and adopt Resolution 25-08.
The Local Mitigation Strategy provides an explanation of how Pinellas County
and the 24 municipalities identify strategies and implement an effective,
comprehensive county-wide hazard mitigation.
The purpose of the 2025 LMS is to: reduce risk to people, property, and critical
infrastructure; increase public awareness and education about the plan and the
planning process; maintain grant eligibility for participating jurisdictions; update
the plan in accordance with the Community Rating System requirements;
maintain compliance with state and federal legislative requirements for local
hazard mitigation plans; and complete an update of information in the plan to
demonstrate progress and reflect current conditions.
The 2025 update includes the ten-step planning process which is consistent
with FEMA's multi-hazard mitigation planning regulations pursuant to the
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
Resolution 25-08 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to approve the five-year update of the
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Pinellas County 2025 Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), which has
a purpose to reduce death, injuries, and property losses caused
by natural and man-made hazards, and adopt Resolution 25-08.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
7.3 Adopt a tentative millage rate of 5.8850 mills for fiscal year 2025/26 and set public
hearing dates on the budget for September 3, 2025 and September 17, 2025, to be held
at 6 p.m. (APH)
In accordance with the Truth in Millage (TRIM) process, the City Council must
adopt a tentative millage rate and set public hearing dates prior to finalizing and
adopting a budget. This information must be provided to the Pinellas County
Property Appraiser and Tax Collector by July 29, 2025. The City's proposed
millage rate and public hearing dates will be included on the TRIM notices
mailed to taxpayers in August. This tentative rate cannot be increased without
first-class mailing notification to each taxpayer at the expense of the City of
Clearwater, not less than 10 days and not more than 15 days before the public
hearing.
The City Manager's recommended millage rate is 5.8850 mills, the same as the
current year. This rate is 4.34% more than the rolled back rate of 5.6402 mills.
The rolled-back rate is the millage rate that will provide the City with the same
property tax revenue as was levied in the prior year. If the proposed millage rate
of 5.8850 mills is adopted, the City's ordinance adopting the millage rate will
reflect an 4.34% increase from the rolled-back rate of 5.6402 mills.
The proposed millage rate as well as other TRIM millage rates will be noted on
the 2025 compliance forms as follows:
5.8850 mills - Tentative millage rate
5.6402 mills - Rolled-back millage rate
5.8946 mills - Maximum majority vote rate
6.4841 mills - Maximum two-thirds vote rate
A special budget work session is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at
10:00 a.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
The budgeting process aligns resource allocation to the advancement of our
community in all five strategic priorities: high performing government, economic
and housing opportunity, community well-being, environmental stewardship,
and superior public service.
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Budget Director Kayleen Kastel provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt a tentative millage rate
of 5.8850 mills for fiscal year 2025/26 and set public hearing dates
on the budget for September 3, 2025 and September 17, 2025, to
be held at 6 p.m. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7.4 Approve a local government contribution of$610,000.00 in General Fund Reserves as a
funding commitment required for Blue Fort Harrison, LLC (Blue Sky Communities) to
receive a basis boost under the State of Florida's Low Income Housing Tax Credit
(LIHTC) Program for an 82-unit affordable housing development project at 1219 Fort
Harrison; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute documents necessary to
effect closing.
The LIHTC Program is governed by the U.S. Department of Treasury under
Section 252 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and Section 42 of the Internal
Revenue Code, as amended. The program provides for-profit and non-profit
organizations with a dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal tax liability in exchange
for the acquisition and substantial rehabilitation or new construction of low- and
very low-income rental housing units. In the State of Florida, the LIHTC
Program is administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC).
On May 21, 2025, the City of Clearwater (City) issued a Notice of Funding
Availability (NOFA) to support the minimum local match required for the FHFC's
2025-202 Request for Applications (RFA), anticipated for release in October.
The NOFA's application period was open for 30 days and closed on June 20,
2025.
Two proposals were received in response to the NOFA. The first was submitted
by Blue Sky Communities (Blue Sky) for the development of an 82-unit
apartment community at 1219 Fort Harrison Avenue, known as Blue Fort
Harrison. The second proposal was submitted jointly by American Residential
Communities and New South Residential for an 84-unit development at 1467
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, referred to as Belleview Manor.
Blue Fort Harrison is a mixed-income project that includes:
• 12 units at 30% Area Median Income ("AMI")
• 48 units at 60% AMI
• 18 units at 80% AMI
• 4 units at 120% AMI
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Blue Sky also submitted a non-binding letter of intent from BayCare Health
Systems expressing interest in exploring a partnership that could include rental
preferences for BayCare employees. In addition, Blue Sky is collaborating with
Ready for Life to house eight young adults, primarily former foster youth.
Belleview Manor is proposed as an age-restricted (55+) development with
income-restricted units:
• 9 units at 40% AMI
• 75 units at 60% AMI
After close of the NOFA, a Technical Review Committee (TRC) comprised of
city staff from diverse professional backgrounds was convened. The TRC met
on June 23, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. to review and score the applications. The
scoring matrix was based on developer qualifications, financial feasibility,
anticipated neighborhood impact, and project compliance with applicable
regulations such as the City's codes and the Live Local Act.
The results of the scoring were as follows:
• Blue Fort Harrison: Average score of 90.83
• Belleview Manor: Average score of 82.5
Five of the six committee members ranked Blue Fort Harrison higher, with
one member ranking Belleview Manor higher. Based on the scoring, the
TRC recommends Blue Fort Harrison as the selected project for funding
consideration.
The City's $610,000.00 contribution will be in the form of an interest-free,
deferred loan. While staff is recommending setting aside General Fund
reserves for this purpose to ensure funding is available, the loan will likely be
funded with HOME Investment Partnership Program and/or State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Program funds (HOME Funds and SHIP Funds
respectively). The allocation of such Home Funds and SHIP Funds has been
accounted for in the City's Annual Action Plan. Final approval of the City's
funding will be contingent upon the award of the 2025-202 Tax Credits, a
subsidy layering analysis, and the approval of building permits.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding for this contract will be provided by a commitment of General Fund
reserves in the amount of$610,000.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Objective 2.4 - Supports equitable housing programs that promote household
stability and reduces the incidence of Homelessness within Clearwater.
One individual supported the Bellevue Manor application and expressed
concerns with the submission process.
In response to questions, Real Estate Services Coordinator Dylan Mayeux
said the application used last year was very specific and the proposed
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project selected did not submit an appraisal. Staff worked with Legal and
Pinellas County to create a new submission process this year, which was
broad and not defined, allowing prospective applicants to respond how they
wish. He said the project that was not selected (Bellevue Manor) did not
submit an operating proposal but that did not restrict it from consideration.
Blue Sky Communities scored higher because the review committee was
able to determine the feasibility based on the operating proposal they
included in their submission. Mr. Mayeux said prospective applicants
were able to ask if operating proposals could be used to strengthen a
request. Taking the average of highly paid professionals in a hospital will
skew the average salary. He said janitorial staff would qualify for
workforce housing. He said, at the state level, projects will not be
negatively impacted if not shovel-ready.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve a local government
contribution of$610,000.00 in General Fund Reserves as a
funding commitment required for Blue Fort Harrison, LLC (Blue
Sky Communities) to receive a basis boost under the State of
Florida's Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program for an
82-unit affordable housing development project at 1219 Fort
Harrison; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
documents necessary to effect closing. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
7.5 Declare as surplus certain real property located at 1321 N. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755; 1317 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Clearwater, FL
33755; and 1106 Tangerine Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 for the purpose of entering into
a Lease, Property Operation, and Grant Agreement between the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the City of Clearwater (City), and the Clearwater Urban
Leadership Coalition (CULC) and approve said lease; and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (APH)
The purpose of this item is to declare as surplus certain real property located at
1321 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755; 1317 N. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755; and 1106 Tangerine Street,
Clearwater, FL 33755 (collectively the City Property) for the purpose of entering
into a Lease, Property Operation, and Grant Agreement between the City, the
CRA, and CULC (Lease) and approve the Lease. The City Property is legal
described as follows:
Lot 17 of Block "C" of Greenwood Park, according to the map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 22 of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida.
Together with:
Lot 18 of Block "C" of Greenwood Park, according to the map or plat
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thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 22 of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida.
Together with:
Lot 19 of Block "C" of Greenwood Park, according to the map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 22 of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida.
The City and CRA jointly issued a request for letters of interest (LOI) for an
operator of a shipping container village to whom the City and CRA would lease
the City Property and an adjacent CRA-owned property to for such purpose.
The adjacent CRA-owned property is addressed as 1325 N. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755 and shall be referred to collectively with the
City Property as the "Project Site".
On January 13, 2025, the CRA Board of Trustees selected CULC as the winner
of the request for LOI and authorized the CRA Director to enter lease
negotiations with CULC.
CULC proposes to establish a shipping container village consisting of an
assortment of not less than five shipping containers repurposed to provide
commercial space to businesses offering retail, dining, and entertainment
experiences at the Project Site.
The Lease shall be for an initial term of ten years with to two five-year renewal
periods at the sole option of CULC. Rent shall be due in installments of
$2,000.00 per month increasing 3% annually. However, no rent shall be due for
the first four years of the initial term. Additionally, the Lease also contains a
development timeline that CULC must meet to maintain compliance with the
Lease. Under the Lease, the CRA will also be giving CULC a grant in the
amount of$500,000.00 to aid in the development of the village. Additional details
on rent, expenses, and terms are outlined in the Lease.
Staff recommends approval of the Declaration of Surplus and the Lease.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
2.1 Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain
diversified business sectors.
2.2 Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local
investment, and supports Eco-friendly enterprises, and encourages high-quality
job growth.
Councilmember Cotton moved to declare as surplus certain real
property located at 1321 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue,
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Clearwater, FL 33755; 1317 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue,
Clearwater, FL 33755; and 1106 Tangerine Street, Clearwater, FL
33755 for the purpose of entering into a Lease, Property
Operation, and Grant Agreement between the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the City of Clearwater (City), and
the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition (CULC) and approve
said lease; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.6 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 1408 Seabreeze Street, together with the abutting right-of-way of Seabreeze Street
and pass Ordinances 9828-25, 9829-25, and 9830-25 on first reading.
(ANX2025-04004)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.15-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the north side of Seabreeze Street approximately 145 feet east of Sunny Park
Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer
and solid waste service from the city. The Development Review Committee is
proposing that the 0.09-acres of abutting Seabreeze Street right-of-way not
currently within the city limits also be annexed. The property is contiguous to
existing city boundaries to the west. The property is proposed to be assigned a
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The city has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary
sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The property currently
receives water service from the city of Clearwater. The closest sanitary
sewer line is located in the adjacent Seabreeze Street right-of-way. The
applicant has not paid the city's sewer impact and assessment fees and
is aware of the additional costs to extend city sewer service to this
property. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the city of
Clearwater. The property is located within Police District II and service
will be administered through the district headquarters located at 645
Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to
this property by Station #47 located at 1460 Lakeview Road. Therefore
the proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public
services and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objective and policy of Clearwater 2045, the city's Comprehensive Plan:
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Objective PI 9.1 Continue to work with Pinellas County in the
orderly annexation of the city's existing enclaves.
Policy PI 9.1.2 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map designation is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units
per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is
the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the
subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and
the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements.
The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide
Plan and the city's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development
Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the west; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This annexation petition supports the Deliver Effective and Efficient Services by
Optimizing City Assets and Resources goal of the city's Strategic Plan by
reducing enclaves and delivering city services to properties within the city's
service boundary. This petition also supports Ensure Exceptional Communities
and Neighborhoods Where Everyone Can Thrive goal by better unifying
neighborhoods and reducing issues with multiple jurisdictions.
Ordinances 9828-25, 9829-25, and 9830-25 were presented and
read by title only.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 1408 Seabreeze Street, together
with the abutting right-of-way of Seabreeze Street and pass
Ordinances 9828-25, 9829-25, and 9830-25 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
7.7 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 1115 Ridge Avenue, together with certain Ridge Avenue right-of-way and pass
Ordinances 9831-25, 9832-25, and 9833-25 on first reading. (ANX2025-05005)
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This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.17-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the east side of Ridge Avenue approximately 432 feet south of Long Street. The
applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid
waste service from the city. The Development Review Committee is proposing
that the 0.10-acres of Ridge Avenue right-of-way not currently within the city
limits also be annexed. The property is contiguous to existing city boundaries to
the north, south, and east. The property is proposed to be assigned a Future
Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The city has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary
sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The property currently
receives water service from the city of Clearwater. The closest sanitary
sewer line is located in the adjacent Palmetto Street right-of-way. The
applicant has paid the city's sewer impact and assessment fees and is
aware of the additional costs to extend city sewer service to this
property. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the city of
Clearwater. The property is located within Police District II and service
will be administered through the district headquarters located at 645
Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to
this property by Station #51 located at 1712 Overbrook Avenue.
Therefore, the proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on
public services and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objective and policy of Clearwater 2045, the city's Comprehensive Plan:
Objective PI 9.1 Continue to work with Pinellas County in the orderly
annexation of the city's existing enclaves.
Policy PI 9.1.2 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map designation is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units
per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is
the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the
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subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and
the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements.
The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide
Plan and the city's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development
Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the north, south, and east; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This annexation petition supports the Deliver Effective and Efficient Services by
Optimizing City Assets and Resources goal of the city's Strategic Plan by
reducing enclaves and delivering city services to properties within the city's
service boundary. This petition also supports Ensure Exceptional Communities
and Neighborhoods Where Everyone Can Thrive goal by better unifying
neighborhoods and reducing issues with multiple jurisdictions.
Ordinances 9831-25, 9832-25, and 9833-25 were presented and
read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the annexation,
initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 1115 Ridge Avenue, together with
certain Ridge Avenue right-of-way and pass Ordinances 9831-25,
9832-25, and 9833-25 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
7.8 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Institutional (1) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Institutional (1) District for 2885 and 2860 Sunset Point
Road and an unaddressed parcel on Sunset Point Road, together with the certain
rights-of-way of Union Street, Soule Road, and County Road 193, and pass Ordinances
9807-25, 9808-25, and 9809-25 on first reading. (ANX2024-09007)
This voluntary annexation petition involves three parcels of land totaling
69.65-acres consisting of one parcel occupied by a cemetery and two vacant
parcels. The properties are located generally on the north and south sides of
Sunset Point Road approximately halfway between US Highway 19 and
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McMullen Booth Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to
receive reclaimed water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste service from the city.
The Development Review Committee is proposing that the 2.06-acres of Union
Street, Soule Road, and CR 193 rights-of-way not currently within the city limits
also be annexed. The two parcels on the south side of Sunset Point Road are
contiguous to existing city boundaries to the east, south, and west, and the
property to the north is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north, west,
and south. It is proposed that the properties be assigned a Future Land Use
Map designation of Institutional (1) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Institutional
(I).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The city has adequate capacity to serve these properties with sanitary
sewer, solid waste, reclaimed water, police, fire and EMS service. The
properties currently receive water service from the city of Clearwater.
The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the Union Street and County
Road 193 rights-of-way. The applicant has not paid the city's sewer
impact and assessment fees and is aware of the additional costs to
extend city sewer service to these properties. Collection of solid waste
will be provided by the city of Clearwater. The properties are located
within Police District III and service will be administered through the
district headquarters located at 2851 McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by
Station #48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. Therefore, the
proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public services
and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objective of Clearwater 2045, the city's Comprehensive Plan:
Objective PI 9.1 Continue to work with Pinellas County in the orderly
annexation of the city's existing enclaves.
• The proposed Institutional (1) Future Land Use Map designation is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the
properties. This designation primarily permits non-residential uses such
as public/private schools, churches, public offices, and hospitals at a
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.65 or residential uses at a density of 12.5
units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to these
properties is the Institutional (1) District. The use of the subject properties
is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the property
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exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The
proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan
and the city's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code;
and
• The properties proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries on multiple sides; therefore, the annexation is consistent
with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This annexation petition supports the Deliver Effective and Efficient Services by
Optimizing City Assets and Resources goal of the city's Strategic Plan by
reducing enclaves and delivering city services to properties within the city's
service boundary. This petition also supports Ensure Exceptional Communities
and Neighborhoods Where Everyone Can Thrive goal by better unifying
neighborhoods and reducing issues with multiple jurisdictions.
One individual questioned why the property was being annexed and if
there was a proposed development that could negatively impact traffic.
In response to questions, Planning and Development Director Lauren
Matzke said the main reason the property is being annexed into city limits is
to receive reclaimed water. The Applicant has not indicated any plans to
develop the property. She said the main property being annexed into city
limits is a cemetery and will be zoned Institutional.
Ordinances 9807-25, 9808-25, and 9809-25 were presented and
read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Institutional (1) and initial
Zoning Atlas designation of Institutional (1) District for 2885 and
2860 Sunset Point Road and an unaddressed parcel on Sunset
Point Road, together with the certain rights-of-way of Union
Street, Soule Road, and County Road 193, and pass Ordinances
9807-25, 9808-25, and 9809-25 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
7.9 Designate Councilmember Mannino to serve as the City's official voting delegate at the
Florida League of Cities' Annual Conference, August 14-16, 2025.
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The Florida League of Cities is hosting their annual conference at the Signia by
Hilton, Orlando, Florida on August 14-16, 2025.
The League is asking each municipality to designate one official to be the voting
delegate at the Annual Business Session on Saturday, August 16 at 9:00 a.m.
Election of League leadership and adoption of resolutions are undertaken at the
business meeting.
At the July 7, 2025 work session, there was council consensus to designate
Councilmember Mannino as the voting delegate.
Councilmember Cotton said he confirmed that he is able to attend the
conference and requested consideration to designate him as the City's voting
delegate.
There was council consensus to appoint Councilmember Ryan Cotton.
One individual supported Councilmember Cotton being designated as
the voting delegate.
One individual spoke in support and encouraged all councilmembers to
attend the conference.
Councilmember Cotton moved to designate himself to serve as
the City's official voting delegate at the Florida League of Cities'
Annual Conference, August 14-16, 2025. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
8. City Manager Reports
The City Manager thanked staff for organizing a wonderful July 4th event,
despite the weather challenges.
9. City Attorney Reports — None.
10. Other Council Action
10.1 Proclamations Process - Councilmember Mannino
Councilmember Mannino provided copies of a proposed policy
establishing a formal proclamation approval process. He said unlike many
surrounding cities and regional counties, the city of Clearwater does not
have a formal policy in place. The proposed policy was provided to assist
with the discussion. He requested consideration to establish a formal
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process that includes an online component and notification.
Discussion ensued with consensus to continue the discussion to the next
work session.
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Cotton thanked Congresswoman Luna, Governor
DeSantis, Senator Hooper, Senator DiCeglie, and Representative
Berfield for supporting the City's appropriation requests. He thanked staff
for all of their efforts in organizing a spectacular July 4th event.
Councilmember Allbritton said he shared with Council the City of St.
Petersburg's open forum policy and requested the topic be scheduled at
a future work session meeting. He said he would advise staff when he will
be ready.
Vice Mayor Teixeira reviewed recent events and accolades given to the
city, such as the most photogenic commutes and top lnstagram
hashtags. She said The Bay Care Sound was named number three
nationwide
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
13. Adjourn
Attest
The Mayor reviewed recent and upcoming events and thanked Governor
DeSantis for supporting the City's appropriation requests.
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Mayor
City of Clearwater
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